Colorful Colorado is an ideal destination for year-round creative retreats. Here are 10 unique and creative Airbnbs for a creative retreat in Colorado.
There are many ways to support creativity while traveling, and connecting with nature is one of the best. Colorado offers some of the best national parks in the US, unique adventure tourism, and plenty of inspiring places to stay for creative retreats.
If you’re planning your next creative retreat, why not boost your creativity with the beauty of Colorado? Join the list of other creative minds like Nikola Tesla, Oscar Wilde, Oprah Winfrey, Jack Kerouac, and more who were inspired when visiting and living in Colorado.
Each of these unique and creative Airbnbs is a short distance from fun and exciting travel bucket list experiences. Whatever your creative travel goals are, you can find a destination to support creativity.
* Updated November 2022
The Treehouse, in Cascade-Chipita Park just outside Colorado Springs, is a beautiful and unique modern retreat with panoramic views sure to inspire creative thinking.
Perched high in the trees, this completely remodeled, octagon treehouse is just 15 minutes from most attractions in Colorado Springs and 5 minutes from the famous Pikes Peak Highway and gorgeous hiking trails. With plenty to do when you’re not working on your creative project, you’ll never be bored or uninspired on your creative retreat.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Creative Couples, Wellness
- Workspace: Small Dining Table, Outdoor Seating, Outdoor Table
- Well-Being Amenities: Wifi, Mountain Views, Bathtub, Board Games, Balcony, Firepit
Travel Tips
- Close to many Colorado Bucket List experiences for creativity – Garden of The Gods, Pikes Peak, and more.
- Explore the Best hikes near Cascade-Chipita Park
- If visiting in winter, dress warm and drive safe
- The best times to visit the Colorado Springs area are from March to May and September to October.
Moose Haven Cabin in Walden, is an off-the-grid cabin surrounded by breathtaking views, stunning sunsets/sunrises, and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you entertained during your breaks on a creative retreat.
With private trails and nearby national parks for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, this Colorado Airbnb offers year-round accommodations, although it is recommended to have 4wd for the winter.
- Sleeps: 5
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Creative Families, Small Groups, Solo, Wellness
- Workspace: Small Dining Table, Outdoor Picnic Table, Outdoor Seating
- Well-Being Amenities: No Wifi, Mountain Views, Board Games, Coffee Maker, BBQ, Fire Pit, Pets Allowed
Travel Tips
- Explore the nature parks and wildlife refuges, State Forest, Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge, and Walden Reservoir
- Go rafting down the North Platte River
- Great for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing
Phoenix Ridge Yurt in Creede, offers a unique and unparallel Colorado experience for creative minds. You can’t fully experience Colorado without going to the mountains, especially in the fall with the changing colors. This unique Airbnb has jaw-dropping amazing views and unique nature activities that make it perfect for a creative retreat.
This creative Airbnb is also being updated in May 2022 with new windows for improved ventilation, refinished floors, full-size bunk beds, a battery-powered shower system, a solar system with USB outlets, and much more!
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Creative Families, Creative Couples, Solo, Wellness
- Workspace: Dining Table, Small Outdoor Table
- Well-Being Amenities: No Wifi, Mountain Views, Patio, Fireplace, Coffee Maker, BBQ, Fire Pit, Board Games, Ski-in/Ski-out, Star Gazing
Travel Tips
- Great for star gazing and astrophotography
- Hike the North Clear Creek Falls Loop
- Enjoy the Creede Repertory Theatre
- Explore the history of Creede at the Creede Historical Museum and Last Chance Mine
- Drive Silver Thread Scenic Byway from Lake City to South Fork
The Hygge Chalet and Sauna in Grant is perfect for a relaxing and cozy creative retreat. Embodying the Danish lifestyle concept of comfort Hygge, this unique Airbnb features an outdoor Finnish steam sauna, 2 decks with amazing views, and cozy vibes complete with a Norwegian gas fireplace.
Featured in many travel magazines as one of the best Colorado Airbnbs, you can enjoy the best Colorado has to offer and work on your creative projects in peace and solitude.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Creative Families, Creative Couples, Small Groups, Wellness
- Workspace: Dining Table, Breakfast Bar, Outdoor Seating, Outdoor Table
- Well-Being Amenities: Wifi, Hygge Design, Mountain Views, Private Sauna, Board Games, Coffee Maker, Hammock, BBQ, Patio/Balcony
Travel Tips
- Drive down the stunning Guanella and Kenosha Pass
- Learn how to be a cowboy or girl at Tumbling River Ranch
- Hike and explore Pike National Forest and Staunton State Park
- Overcome your fears and visit Geneva City and Webster ghost towns
The Wonder Haus Earth Home in Pagosa Springs is a unique and creative Airbnb featured on Netflix’s “World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rental” property. The host created this space to cultivate curiosity, connection & a sense of wonder, making it perfect for a creative retreat.
If you’re looking for a sustainable location, check out this beautiful earth home. Wonder Haus is a passive solar earth home with a star-gazing observation tower. Set on 7 acres surrounded by the San Juan National Forest. Pagosa Springs is home to the world’s deepest geothermal hot springs, skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, dog sledding, the San Juan River, and all the things outdoors.
- Sleeps: 6
- Minimum Stay: 4 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Creative Families, Creative Couples, Small Groups, Wellness
- Workspace: Dedicated Workspace, Large Dining Table, Outdoor Seating, Outdoor Table
- Well-Being Amenities: Wifi, Mountain Views, Board Games, Fireplace, Coffee Maker, Fire Pit, Hammock
Travel Tips
- Soak in the Springs Resort & Spa
- Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride over the San Juan Basin
- Explore local creativity in Downtown Pagosa Springs
- Hike to Treasure Falls
- Go salmon and trout fishing at Williams Creek Reservoir
- Learn local history at Chimney Rock National Monument
- Go whitewater rafting on the San Juan River
- Drive through Wolf Creek Pass, especially amazing during the fall color changes
The Holloway Cabin in Buena Vista is a colorful and unique Airbnb from the 1800s nestled in the mountains bordering Cottonwood Creek. This restored mining cabin balances nature, tradition, and modernity.
It features its own handcrafted odorless hot springs hot tub with mood-setting led lighting and Bluetooth speakers to create a relaxing and inspiring ambiance perfect for inspiration and creativity.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness, Creative Couples, Creative Families
- Workspace: Dining Table, Outdoor Seating
- Well-Being Amenities: No Wifi, Waterfront, Private Pool, Private Hot Tub, Fireplace, Coffee Maker, Private Patio, BBQ, Pets Allowed
Travel Tips
- Visit Cottonwood Hot Springs and Mount Princeton Hot Springs
- Experience unique river surfing at Buena Vista Whitewater Park
- Hike or raft in Browns Canyon National Monument
- Go ice fishing at Twin Lakes
- Visit Leadville, a unique colorado mountain town great for any Colorado Bucket List
- Snowshoe At Cottonwood Pass
You can’t get closer to nature and comfort than staying at this Canyon Cliff House in Cortez, Colorado. Built right into the wall of a private red rock canyon alcove.
Just 40 minutes from Mesa Verde and 20 minutes from the town of Cortez, even the owners boast how perfect this unique Airbnb is for creative retreats or a basecamp for exploring the nature and attractions of the four corners.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness, Creative Couples
- Workspace: Designated Workspace, Small Tall Table, Outdoor Seating
- Well-Being Amenities: Wifi, Desert Views, Garden Views, Mountain Views, Fireplace, Coffee Maker, Private Patio
Travel Tips
- Explore local creativity and history at the Cortez Cultural Center
- Learn local history, visit Hovenweep National Monument and Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park
- Explore the creative side of nearby Durango
Whether you like catch-and-release fishing or enjoy the calming sounds of water while working on your creative project, this Fishing Retreat Airbnb in Basalt embodies slow living and relaxation.
The A-Frame cabin is best for creative retreats focused on disconnecting as it does not feature wifi, but cell phone reception is great if you need to create a hotpot.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 3 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness, Creative Couples
- Workspace: Dining Table, Outdoor Seating
- Well-Being Amenities: No Wifi, Waterfront River Views, Fire Pit, Bathtub, Private Patio, Coffee Maker, BBQ
Travel Tips
- Enjoy some calming time fishing in the streams that provide rainbow, brook, and brown trout fishing year-round
- Rivers around Basalt provide ample opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and rafting
- During the winter, Basalt is a short drive from great skiing/snowboarding in Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands
- Enjoy great hiking and camping at White River National Forest
Little Red Treehouse is a super cozy Airbnb just a short distance from the creative town Lyons and a short distance from Rocky Mountain National Park.
With great views for working outside, this tiny treehouse offers a unique experience surrounded by nature and solitude to focus on creative projects or rejuvenate from busy everyday life.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness, Creative Couples
- Workspace: Small Indoor Table, Outdoor Table with View
- Well-Being Amenities: Wifi, Private Balcony, Coffee Maker, Backyard
Travel Tips
- Explore the small creative town of Lyons, full of galleries, boutiques, creative events, and more
- Close to many hikes in Boulder and the surrounding area
- Float down or relax in the st. Vrain River that goes through town
If you’re looking to immersive yourself in the outdoors while still having some modern amenities, Juniper’s Tent in Cortez, Colorado, offers unique desert glamping that’s sure to inspire.
Spacious, comfortable, and stylish, this off-the-grid escape is great for creative travelers who value sustainability. Besides the beautiful scenery, this unique Airbnb is only a few minutes away from a small permaculture ranch, where you can learn the ways of sustainable living and alternative lifestyles.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness, Creative Couples
- Workspace: Table, Outdoor Seating
- Well-Being Amenities: No Wifi, Desert Views, Coffee Maker, Private Patio, Backyard
Travel Tips
- Explore local creativity and history at the Cortez Cultural Center
- Learn local history, visit Hovenweep National Monument and Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park
- Explore the creative side of nearby Durango
Zach is an international writer, photographer, filmmaker, martial artist, and creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. His goal is to empower and inspire creatives to live healthier, happier, and more creative lifestyles.
